Mechanics & Repairs:
Electronics Pathway

CTE Pathways: Connecting High School to College and CareerCareer and Technical Education courses help you get started on your pathway to success.

Program DescriptionStudents will apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment used in business, industry, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining, and testing various types of electronic equipment. These courses are based on the state electronics task list.

Student Leadership Organization
SkillsUSA is the student leadership organization for Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. SkillsUSA provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. The organization builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes, and communication skills. It emphasizes total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education, and pride in the dignity of work.

Beyond High SchoolThere are a number of options for education and training beyond high school, depending on your career goals.

Certificate

Associate degree

Bachelorís degree

Professional degree

On-the-job training

Apprenticeship

Military training

Sample Occupations

Electronics Equipment Assembler

Electronics Drafter

Electronics Engineer

Electronics Installer Repairer

Electronics Teacher

Workforce TrendsEmployment will be limited by computer-aided design and other technologies that increase productivity. Opportunities will be best for those who have an associate degree or extensive job training.

This is a nontraditional occupation for women. In 2007, 8.6 percent of the people employed in this occupation were women.